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MoHRE Labor Law Decree-Law 33 Verified

UAE Probation & Resignation Notice Rules

Evaluate probation period rules under Article 9, mandatory 14-day vs 30-day resignation notice periods, and illegal employer fee deduction rules.

MoHRE Employment Contract Regulations

Enacted under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, the UAE Labor Law provides strict legal protections for both private sector employees and employers regarding probation periods (Article 9), non-compete clauses (Article 10), and termination notice periods (Article 43).

Crucially, MoHRE regulations prohibit employers from recovering visa costs or recruitment fees from workers. Furthermore, employees completing their contract qualify for full Article 51 End-of-Service Gratuity Payouts and mandatory ILOE Unemployment Insurance Benefits.

Resignation & Probation Evaluator

Notice Period Summary

Probation Max Duration:6 Months Maximum
Resign to Leave UAE:14 Days Written Notice
Resign for UAE Job:30 Days Written Notice
Post-Probation Notice:30 to 90 Days Contractual

Interlinked UAE Compliance Portals

🧮 End-of-Service Gratuity Calculator →🛡️ ILOE Unemployment Insurance →🏖️ Statutory Leave Calculator →

Frequently Asked Questions (Probation & Resignation)

Under Article 9 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, the maximum probation period in the UAE is 6 months. Employers cannot extend probation beyond 6 months or place an employee on probation more than once.

If resigning during probation to join another UAE employer, a 30-day written notice is required. If resigning to leave the UAE, a 14-day written notice is required.

No. Under UAE Labor Law and MoHRE regulations, employers are strictly prohibited from recovering visa fees, recruitment costs, or processing expenses from an employee upon resignation.

If an employee or employer fails to serve the required notice period, the defaulting party must pay compensation in lieu of notice equal to the employee's basic salary for the unserved notice duration.
MoHRE VerifiedOfficial Labor Law Source

• Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MoHRE Decree-Law 33 Portal): mohre.gov.ae